Prepare against Juan Pablo Castro Lombana
FM · Colombia · World #9,219 classical · FIDE ID 144402147
Our database contains 700 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Pablo Castro Lombana before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,295 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 700 | 340 | 86 | 274 | 48.6% |
| As White | 349 | 171 | 47 | 131 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 351 | 169 | 39 | 143 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 43.3% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 119 | 34.1% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 12.0% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 32 | 9.2% | 51.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lombana usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lombana usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lombana usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 45.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 37 | 21.8% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 26 | 15.3% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.2% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 52.3% | 50.9% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.3% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's chess games
All 700 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 340 wins, 86 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/0/9 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,635 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A70 |
| Jul 2026 | Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son | 2,600 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Steinberg,N | 2,560 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B28 |
| Nov 2025 | L Moroni | 2,546 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Oct 2025 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tue | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 138 | 64.5 | 2,204 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 29.5 | 2,208 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 28 | 2,191 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 25 | 2,239 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's chess games?
700 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, from Jan 2022 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Juan Pablo Castro Lombana has played.
What does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play as White?
As White, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play as Black?
As Black, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's FIDE rating?
Juan Pablo Castro Lombana is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Juan Pablo Castro Lombana played?
Our database contains 700 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 340 wins, 86 draws, 274 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Pablo Castro Lombana?
700 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.